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04-22-2008, 07:33 AM | #1 |
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| How to handle grooming a wild pup!! Sawyer is not crazy about grooming; but he never fights me, and is fairly cooperative; but Darby is another story. He is 15 weeks old, and jumps from the grooming table to my arms no matter what I try. I am afraid to use the loop on him for fear he will break his little neck trying to get away. He has a lot of coat (Biewer) and needs to be kept tangle free, or I will run into big problems. He is a little love, and very affecionate; but the terier in him says forget it to grooming. Any ideas?
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04-22-2008, 07:42 AM | #2 |
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| We are going to start grooming our two at home and I know from our groomers that Crosley is a pain to groom! I don't know if it works, but we bought some Comfort Zone spray that is supposed to help keep them calm. It comes in a plug in as well, but we bought the spray so we can use it for the car too. Crosley doesn't travel well either! I hope it works, it's not cheap! It's like $26.
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04-22-2008, 01:19 PM | #3 | |
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| I would start off lightly with him.. say on your lap. With a light misting of detangler ( never brush a dry coat) and praise him during the whole process. At the very end of your session ( make them short to start) but frequent. Place him onto the grooming table ending the grooming session with one more light brushing ( praise and reward) He will get the hang of it Best Wishes Jan Quote:
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04-22-2008, 04:44 PM | #4 |
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| You will be able to do it, just takes longer time and patience. I have been grooming mine for some time. He is 2 in June and he still doesn't stay still for me for grooming. He only stays still for 2-3 minutes at a time. After that it is "carry me" time. So I groom him 2-3 minutes, carry him for another 30 seconds and then back to grooming lol talk about being spoilt! I just allocate more time to groom him once every 3 weeks but at least I know I am giving him first class treatment and I don't have to leave him with a groomer and getting worried if they treat him well.
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04-22-2008, 07:20 PM | #5 | |
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04-22-2008, 07:23 PM | #6 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | Take a prozac...jeeze I had that problem when I first started my grooming of Lulu and Zoey. OMG the only thing I can recommend is having someone hold them until they get used to it.
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04-23-2008, 06:11 AM | #7 |
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| Couldn't I just drink more, I hate pills. Thanks, I know I was a little overboard; but a wiggly whining pup can make a person a little whacky Thanks for the advice, except for the pills. I am goofy enough without chemical help
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04-23-2008, 06:36 AM | #8 | |
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Lots of hands on stimulation.. lots of praise.. He is still adjusting to his new home, and in no time at all he will adjust to the grooming. Jan
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04-24-2008, 05:16 AM | #9 | |
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04-24-2008, 06:47 AM | #10 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | LOL..you didn't go overboard at all. I remember the beginning of teaching them to let me groom them. Made me want to bang my head on the counter tops. I still have to hold Zoey with one hand and bathe with one. She is getting a bit better though on the grooming aspect.
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04-24-2008, 06:47 AM | #11 |
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| Pills, booze whatever works! My Mom and I will be doing it together and I will probably have a glass wine if need be! Maybe two if they are really bad! LOL!
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04-24-2008, 03:28 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | Short, easy sessions. Reward with a small treat at the end. I do a lot of introduction to brush and comb while they are on my lap, giving the puppy a special chew toy for while they are groomed only. And lots of patience. |
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